Force Exerted by fluid on a Bend, an Enlargement, or a Contraction

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The discussion focuses on converting a book equation related to fluid dynamics into a finite element (FE) manual equation. The key equation presented is Fx = QpV1 + P1A1 - QpV2Cosa - P2A2Cosa, which is further manipulated to highlight a sign error in equation 11.49 of the second attachment. The correct form should be negative, indicating a potential oversight in the original text. The participant expresses frustration over not obtaining the correct answer using the FE manual's equation, indicating a challenge in reconciling the two sources. This highlights the importance of accuracy in fluid dynamics equations for problem-solving.
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I’m looking at the FE manuals equation which to me doesn’t look the same as one in practice problem review book. Am I wrong and not looking at it right?
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3rd pic attempt to convert book equation into manual
My attempt to try and convert book equation to FE manual equation in 3rd pic
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Fx = QpV1 + P1A1 -  QpV2Cosa - P2A2Cosa

Fx = P1A1 - P2A2Cosa+ Qp(V2Cosa +V1)

P1A1 - P2A2Cos(a) - Fx = -Qp(V2Cosa +V1)
 

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There's a sign error in eq 11.49 in the second attachment. It should clearly be ##(-\dot m\bar V_2-...##, not ##(\dot m\bar V_2-...##.
 
haruspex said:
There's a sign error in eq 11.49 in the second attachment. It should clearly be ##(-\dot m\bar V_2-...##, not ##(\dot m\bar V_2-...##.
The book has an example problem too, I wasn't getting the answer using the FE manual's equation. Frustrating time lost on trying to do these
 
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